Short answer: the Yamaha DZR12. Both are rated 3.9/5 for sound quality (#22 and #23 of 83 12-inch pa speakers), and the Yamaha DZR12 costs $1,198.49 against $1,975 for the Seeburg X6, so with nothing between them on sound quality, price settles it.
Why pick the Seeburg X6: A loud, easy to drive passive coaxial 12 inch PA speaker with consistent sound across its pattern, ideal for bands and venues. The catch: Bass reaches 80Hz at -3dB and about 66Hz at -10dB, so a subwoofer is still needed for full-range music.
The Yamaha DZR12 is the deeper-bass choice. A very loud 12 inch powered PA speaker with premium build, advanced onboard DSP and deep bass for demanding live work. Its bass reaches about 48Hz before falling 3dB, against 80Hz for the Seeburg X6. Watch for: Its medium-quality vendor measurement produces only a 4.91 ideal-subwoofer preference score, so the price buys output, processing and build more than neutral tonality.
Buy the Yamaha DZR12. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $776.51 less than the Seeburg X6.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Seeburg X6 | Yamaha DZR12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,975 Passive | $1,198.49 |
| Ranked | #23 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers | #22 of 83 in 12-Inch PA Speakers |
| Passive | Yes | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Drivers | 12” neodymium woofer (3.5” voice coil), coaxial 1.4” neodymium compression driver (3” voice coil) | 12” woofer, 2” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 18kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) | 39Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 19.7”H x 14.2”W x 13”D (500 x 360 x 330 mm) | 25.4”H x 16.1”W x 15.5”D (646 x 410 x 394 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification (self-powered X6 dp version available) | 2000W dynamic / 1100W burst / 950W continuous |
| Power Handling | 500W AES / 1,500W peak | - |
| Maximum SPL | 131dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 139dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Coverage | 80° x 60° (rotatable) | 90° x 60° |
| Sensitivity | 99dB (1W/1m) | - |
| Impedance | 8 ohms | - |
| DSP | No (passive) | Yes |
| Rigging | 9x M10 points, 35mm pole mount | M10 points; dual 35mm pole mounts |
| Weight | 40.8 lbs (18.5 kg) | 47.2 lbs (21.4 kg) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Microphone Input | No | No |
| Guitar Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 80Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 48Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 66.3Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.07 | 2.64 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.04 | 4.91 |
| Inputs | - | 2 x XLR/TRS combo |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 1800Hz (FIR-X) |
| Cabinet Material | - | Plywood with polyurea coating |
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